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Gaming Hardware
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about Gaming Hardware.
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series X/S prices by up to 40 percent in Europe and UK
The entry-level Xbox Series S now costs €499.99 in the EU, matching the 2020 launch price of the Series X. Microsoft attributes the hikes to rising memory and storage costs.
Technology · 728 words -
Nintendo to detail Switch 2 console features and gameplay on April 2
Nintendo has scheduled a one-hour presentation for April 2 to showcase its new console's technology and active gameplay. This event will be followed by worldwide hands-on sessions and further technical analysis.
Technology · 572 words -
Valve launches Steam Machine starting at $1,049 with June 30 shipping
Valve is returning to the living room with a premium Steam Machine featuring semi-custom AMD silicon and a strict anti-scalper reservation system.
Technology · 653 words -
Steam Machine reservations face massive scalper markups on eBay
Valve's randomized reservation system for the Steam Machine has failed to stop resellers, with digital slots fetching high premiums on the secondary market.
Technology · 570 words